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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.23, 1,634.07 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.23, 1,634.07 and 440.02 is: 660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.23 : 1,634.07 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.23/1,634.07 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.23x = 1,634.07 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.23x = 719,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,015.31/1,089.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.11

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